Protecting a sound or melody as a trade mark is challenging—applicants must not only accurately represent their sign in a way that meets the expectations of their local Trade Mark Registry, but also prove their sound, noise or jingle is
Mauricio Maleck Coutinho (UK, Brazil)
Brazil goes digital
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office will now issue trade mark certificates of registration in digital form only.
Based on Resolution No. 136/2014, published on 30 September 2014 in the Official Bulletin No. 2,282, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office…